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National Volunteer Week

18 May 2026

Happy National Volunteer Week!

This National Volunteer Week (18–24 May) the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling on all Australians to give 3 Cheers for Volunteers and recognise the millions of volunteers across Australia who connect communities through sport.

From the city to the outback and everywhere in between, volunteers are the heart of Australia’s sporting story. This year, ASC are proud to bring back the Volunteer Map to continue sharing their stories across the country, literally!


Volunteer Map

The ASC Volunteer Map gives you an opportunity to nominate and celebrate your incredible volunteers, or the volunteering work you do, to connect your community through sport.

Any sport volunteer aged 18 and over can be nominated and recognised. Whether they’ve dedicated 50 years or lend a hand on the weekend, every contribution matters and deserves to be applauded.

The Map will continue beyond National Volunteer Week, we encourage you to keep using it in your communications throughout the year to recognise and showcase your volunteers.

Resources

ASC have created a suite of free downloadable resources for you to share with your community.

This toolkit includes editable social media tiles and captions, newsletter and web banners, key messages and downloadable posters for you to print and display around your club.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact ASC via marketing@ausport.gov.au.